Is a black dress that buttons up in front okay to wear

bustylaroo99 · 05-09-2007, 04:12 PM

for an interview? Its one of those shirt-dresses. I am planning on wearing it with hose and a pair of pumps. Or should I go with slacks and a jacket?
I am interviewing at schools to be a teacher (its a job fair)
The dress is not low cut and it hits at the knee.

shop2early · 05-09-2007, 04:15 PM

Slacks, and a Jacket, works for me.

Joy M · 05-09-2007, 04:50 PM

In interviewing for a teaching position, I think it's fine. If it were a corporate position, then I would suggest the slacks and jacket or full suit. But that dress sounds fine for the type of interview you will be doing.

bmoviebimbo · 05-09-2007, 05:00 PM

it sounds OK.

?Maria? · 05-09-2007, 05:06 PM

Just make sure that no matter what you're doing the buttons wont pop and that you cannot see skin between buttons.

I personally think a suit looks more professional...but that's just me.

Jamie · 05-09-2007, 05:10 PM

sounds like the dress is ok but maybe go with the slacks and jacket

teachers wear a lot of khakis and sweaters or knit tops i wouldnt go with the pumps on an interview for teaching

moorekenway · 05-09-2007, 05:20 PM

shirt dresses dont wear the hose and pumps do you have one of those pointy shoes if so those would work a lot better

searching_please · 05-09-2007, 06:00 PM

I'd say slacks and a jacket. The buttons on your dress may gap when you sit down.

Also, the dress would be better if it was mid-calf length. People in the teaching field are still pretty conservative when it comes to dress.

Good luck and thanks for wanting to educate others!!!

vjaxxon · 05-09-2007, 06:06 PM

a suit is always the preferred outfit for interviews. wear with minimal jewelry and keep the makeup tasteful for daytime.

the slacks and jacket would be a better choice over the dress.

ateema · 05-09-2007, 06:10 PM

If it's sleeveless then it might be a bit too much, you should at least walk with a blazer to throw over. Black is a good color on interviews, I usually wear a black suit with a white or beige blouse. Also, make sure it is not too short, right over the knee is good, but a bit under the knee is perfect. If the dress has a sleeve and is not armless, then it would be fine, just make sure it fits neatly, not like some people I see with buttons popping and stuff showing, lol. The things we see in trains.

Good luck at your interview.

Is a black dress that buttons up in front okay to wear

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